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What does x equal
12=7-x/2

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Answer:

-17

Explanation:

Given

12 = 7-x/2

Multiply both sides by 2 to cancel out the denominator of the fraction on the right side

We have

12 x 2 = 7-x/2 x2

24 = 7 - x

Combine like terms

x = 7 - 24

x = - 17

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